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Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology

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Research Labs

Introduction

Research is this department's greatest strength. Accomplished faculty run labs that contribute advancements in medical knowledge and practice.

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Alford Lab

We use sophisticated imaging and electrophysiological approaches to investigate synaptic function. Our research program seeks to understand the mechanisms by which signal transduction pathways modulate neurotransmission and consequently, behavior
Gowrishankar Lab

Research Interests:
Aging and Neurodegenerative Disorders, Cerebral Vascular Function and Neuroinflammation
Lazarov Lab

Research Interests:We investigate the molecular and cellular processes underlying cognition and cognitive dysfunction in Alzheimer’s disease.
Lutz Lab

Research Interests:
Myelination and Demyelinating Disorders, Cerebral Vascular Function and Neuroinflammation, Aging and Neurodegenerative Disorders
Peters Lab

Research Interests:
Neurobiology of the Synapse, Neurodevelopment, Neurogenesis and Plasticity
Tai Lab

Research Interests:
Aging and Neurodegenerative Disorders
Tseng Lab

Research Interests:
Neurobiology of the Synapse, Neurodevelopment, Neurogenesis and Plasticity
Lujan Lab

Research Interests:
Motivation and Substance Use Disorders, Endocannabinoid function, Dopamine, Systems neuroscience